2010 Kia Sorento | Curt 56024 | 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Hyundai Veracruz | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz — Equipment
Published October 6, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 6, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E041000, published October 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2010 Kia Sorento | Curt 56024 | 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Hyundai Veracruz | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz — Equipment.
What's the hazard
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
What to do
CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 KIA SORENTO | CURT 56024 | 2009 KIA SORENTO | 2009 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ | 2011 KIA SORENTO | 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Kia Sorento | Curt 56024 | 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Hyundai Veracruz | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E041000 on October 6, 2011. Reported hazard: CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
What should I do if I have this product?
CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO.